Flowers are delivered to your room when they arrive and there are a number of sizes of vases available. Please place flowers on the room shelves provided for your safety and enjoyment. The Ward Health Care Assistant will be happy to assist you with your flowers if required.

Mail and Newspapers

Mail is delivered to you on arrival in the morning. A complimentary newspaper will be delivered to you daily from Monday to Sunday. There is a selection of magazines in the Ward Dayroom for your reading leisure. (Please return these after use). A Gideon New Testament Bible can be found in the top drawer of your locker beside the bed.

Phone calls and Computers

A telephone is available in your room for your convenience. To make a call, dial 1 and then the number. Calls from relatives and friends can also be put straight through to your room from ward reception. All local and toll calls will be charged to your room.

You are welcome to use your mobile phone and power points are available for phone chargers. Laptop computers are also welcome, with ports and sockets available in your room. We offer free wireless internet access.

Valuables and Personal Effects

Ormiston Hospital is unable to take responsibility for the loss or damage to your valuables and personal effects. While every care is taken, we advise you to please leave all personal valuables at home or in the care of a family member or support person.

Smoke Free

Ormiston Hospital supports a totally smoke free environment. You must not smoke anywhere in the Ward (including your room), the hospital building or directly outside the main hospital entrance.